Infant Care
Gentle, attentive care with Spanish-language songs and conversation woven into every routine.
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Bilingual programs that grow with your child, from infants to pre-K
Our infant, toddler, and preschool programs blend Montessori-style learning, play-based exploration, and structured play — all taught in Spanish so children grow up bilingual without sitting through a language class.
Overview
Three programs, one bilingual center
Each classroom is shaped around what children that age actually need — safe routines, hands-on activities, and steady teacher-child connection in both Spanish and English.
Toddler Care
Movement, exploration, and bilingual storytime through Montessori-style play and routine.
Jump to Toddler CarePreschool / Pre-K
Hands-on activities that build bilingual literacy, confidence, and school-readiness habits.
Jump to PreschoolOur approach
How we teach: Spanish, Montessori-style, and play
A blend of approaches that supports independence, language development, and the natural curiosity children already bring to the room.
Spanish immersion
Spanish is the daily language of the classroom — through songs, stories, transitions, mealtime, and play. Children acquire it the way they acquired their first language: by hearing it and using it.
Montessori-style learning
Hands-on materials and child-led work that build independence, focus, and care for the environment — adapted to fit each age group.
Play-based exploration
Open-ended play, sensory stations, and creative activities where children make meaning, solve problems, and learn to work with each other.
Structured play and routine
Predictable transitions, mealtimes, and rest times give children the security to take risks, try new things, and build confidence.
Program
Infant Care
For babies, care should feel gentle, attentive, and steady. We focus on comfort, individualized routines, sensory development, and strong one-on-one connection — feeding on each baby's schedule, soft Spanish-language songs and conversation, plenty of tummy time, and a calm room where infants can feel secure.
- Individualized feeding and nap routines
- Comforting, one-on-one care
- Spanish-language songs, books, and conversation
- Sensory play, tummy time, and early exploration
- Parents provide formula and baby food; everything else is taken care of
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Toddler Care
Toddlers learn by moving, exploring, repeating, and interacting. Our toddler room blends Montessori-style hands-on activities with play-based exploration — active play, simple routines, social learning, and Spanish-language stories and songs that help toddlers naturally build a second language while they're building their first.
- Active play and motor-skill development
- Bilingual storytime and conversation
- Montessori-style hands-on materials
- Social learning alongside peers
- Simple routines that build independence
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Preschool and Pre-K Readiness
Preschool-age children benefit from a balance of structure, hands-on discovery, and guided learning. Our preschool room supports early literacy in both English and Spanish, early math, art, music, social skills, and the confidence and habits that help children step into kindergarten ready to learn.
- Bilingual early reading and language activities
- Counting, shapes, sorting, and problem-solving
- Art, music, and creative expression
- Group interaction and confidence-building
- Kindergarten-readiness routines and habits
Daily schedule
A bilingual day at Malave
A typical day flows through arrival, meals, activity, outdoor play, and rest — with Spanish woven through every transition.
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6:00 AM – 8:00 AMArrival Llegada
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8:00 AM – 8:30 AMWash hands & breakfast Lavarse las manos y desayuno
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8:30 AM – 9:00 AMFree play Juego libre
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AMActivity (art, music, math, reading) Actividad (arte, música, matemáticas, lectura)
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10:30 AM – 11:00 AMOutside play & creative learning Juego en el patio y aprendizaje creativo
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PMWash hands & lunch Lavarse las manos y almuerzo
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12:00 PM – 2:30 PMNap & quiet play Siesta y juego tranquilo
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2:30 PM – 2:45 PMWash hands & snack Lavarse las manos y merienda
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2:45 PM – 3:30 PMOutside play & creative learning Juego en el patio y aprendizaje creativo
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3:30 PM – 5:30 PMFree play & departure Juego libre y partida
Spanish is spoken throughout the day in every classroom.
Inclusion
Every child belongs at Malave
We welcome children with IEPs, IFSPs, developmental delays, and special health needs. We partner with Pennsylvania Early Intervention and IU13, adapt classroom routines and materials, and align our practices with PA OCDEL inclusion standards.
Questions about which program is the right fit?
Reach out to schedule a tour and learn more about the best fit for your child.